So yeah the doors were fun to put together. When I did manage to get them on, one sits slightly lower but over all it is a gorgeous cabinet. The red really draws the eyes to it.
Well after reading the various reviews I took the plunge. Pkg arrived 5 days early which was great. the only issue was one of the cabinet doors arrived damaged. Call customer service but only got voice mail. give them the benefit its Xmas eve day do perhaps they will respond after the holidays but disappointed cant have a nice cabinet to display. noted that the holes for the wood dowels are not snug, added a little wood glue to give a solid cabinet and sturdy.
I’ve rated this Glass Door Cabinet Five Stars. I’ve assembled many of the Cam and Dowel pieces of furniture and this one was exceptional. A truly fine piece of furniture. The painted surfaces were smooth and durable, the illustrated instructions clear and all the parts clearly marked so you can match them up easily with the illustrations. All the hardware is clearly marked with little stickers provided in zip bags.of appropriate sizes. The predrilled holes lined up correctly and assembly went smoothly.
A few suggestions for easy assembly. Lay out the cabinet parts as shown in the diagram, preferably on a carpeted surface. Note the lettered part stickers (A, B etc) are discretely on the side of the pieces, so you don’t have to peal them off after assembly. Have a quality Phillips Head and Flat Blade screwdriver that fits the Cam Bolts and Cams properly. It can make the difference between easy assembly and difficult. The shelf has 3 adjustment levels and the pegs on which the shelf sets have little suction cups which prevents the shelf from sliding. There are instructions on the last page on how to adjust the doors. It’s quite easy and following those instructions I was able to get the doors perfectly aligned. I often get good information from reviews, so I hope this was helpful.
Very pretty. Finish has some flaws in it.. Like a couple small bumps where the material wasnt smooth before it was painted. Also the one door doesnt close right. Like the hinge is off. Tried adjusting. Just have to lift up to latch it. I know is not high end quality so for the price I kinda expected the flaws.
I consider myself fairly handy and have assembled plenty of pieces of inexpensive furniture over the years...this cabinet is a beast to assemble once you get to the doors! Having read through the reviews, at least Im not alone in my utter frustration.
I put the cabinet itself together with relative ease, despite the ridiculously bad instructions. And when I say bad, I mean almost useless.
Some advice on the cabinet portion- look at the photos in the manual CAREFULLY, and tighten the cam screws fully while leaving the standard screws just a tad loose (trust me, youll need to adjust those screws later in order to get everything to line up better).
However, when it came time to attach the doors, I didnt know whether to cry or chuck the thing into the yard. Let it be said that the hinges are probably the least intuitive hardware Ive ever encountered. Seriously.
Im embarrassed to say that I literally attached those hellish doors wrong at least five times. Yes, they beat me and beat me good.
All I can tell you is that the hinges need to basically go on in a way that seemed upside down, inside out, and backwards. In other words, if they look completely wrong, youve probably nailed the enigma that is this blasted hardware. Also, dont try to get clever and mount those demons onto the doors first (as I, in my desperate quest to figure them out, did). You will not win, and you may strip the crappy screws, enlarge the even crappier predrilled holes, and end up in the fetal position, weeping and cursing the furniture gods.
Once the dang thing is together, tighten all those dumb screws. Youll most likely notice that the doors dont line up (inevitably, based on most of the reviews and my own experience), the magnetic closures arent sufficient, the entire thing is wobbly, and youve just lost hours of your life that you cant get back. The good news? Once you screw in the back pieces (more ridiculous and teensy screws, yay!), the cabinet becomes more sturdy. A note on this- do yourself a favor and use heavier wood screws, at least in the corners. To fix the magnetic closures issue, either buy real ones at the hardware store and drill new holes to affix them, or use the 12 pound- rated Command strips if youre looking for a quick fix. While youre there, you may as well pick up some felt stick-on furniture circles, in case the cabinet legs are uneven.
All in all, the cabinet is fine as a light duty piece of furniture, which is what we needed. I definitely dont recommend getting this if you are looking to store anything heavy (books, stereo equipment, as a TV stand, etc.). Its fine as an accent piece, or for light storage, little more.
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Red cabinet
So yeah the doors were fun to put together. When I did manage to get them on, one sits slightly lower but over all it is a gorgeous cabinet. The red really draws the eyes to it.
Great value
A Christmas gift for my wife- she loves it.
Display cabinet
This is a beautiful piece of furniture. Not difficult to put together but it does require some reading and concentration.
Good looking and sturdy
This cabinet is sturdy, easy to assemble and quite good looking. Would definitely recommend.
Nice but minor improvement needee
Well after reading the various reviews I took the plunge. Pkg arrived 5 days early which was great. the only issue was one of the cabinet doors arrived damaged. Call customer service but only got voice mail. give them the benefit its Xmas eve day do perhaps they will respond after the holidays but disappointed cant have a nice cabinet to display. noted that the holes for the wood dowels are not snug, added a little wood glue to give a solid cabinet and sturdy.
Loved it
Was very happy with the look
Fine Piece of Furniture
I’ve rated this Glass Door Cabinet Five Stars. I’ve assembled many of the Cam and Dowel pieces of furniture and this one was exceptional. A truly fine piece of furniture. The painted surfaces were smooth and durable, the illustrated instructions clear and all the parts clearly marked so you can match them up easily with the illustrations. All the hardware is clearly marked with little stickers provided in zip bags.of appropriate sizes. The predrilled holes lined up correctly and assembly went smoothly. A few suggestions for easy assembly. Lay out the cabinet parts as shown in the diagram, preferably on a carpeted surface. Note the lettered part stickers (A, B etc) are discretely on the side of the pieces, so you don’t have to peal them off after assembly. Have a quality Phillips Head and Flat Blade screwdriver that fits the Cam Bolts and Cams properly. It can make the difference between easy assembly and difficult. The shelf has 3 adjustment levels and the pegs on which the shelf sets have little suction cups which prevents the shelf from sliding. There are instructions on the last page on how to adjust the doors. It’s quite easy and following those instructions I was able to get the doors perfectly aligned. I often get good information from reviews, so I hope this was helpful.
Just get it.
This white bookcase is a beautiful piece of furniture! Looks great, adds charm to a room. My husband assembled it with no problems.
You get what you pay for
Very pretty. Finish has some flaws in it.. Like a couple small bumps where the material wasnt smooth before it was painted. Also the one door doesnt close right. Like the hinge is off. Tried adjusting. Just have to lift up to latch it. I know is not high end quality so for the price I kinda expected the flaws.
A Nightmare to Assemble
I consider myself fairly handy and have assembled plenty of pieces of inexpensive furniture over the years...this cabinet is a beast to assemble once you get to the doors! Having read through the reviews, at least Im not alone in my utter frustration. I put the cabinet itself together with relative ease, despite the ridiculously bad instructions. And when I say bad, I mean almost useless. Some advice on the cabinet portion- look at the photos in the manual CAREFULLY, and tighten the cam screws fully while leaving the standard screws just a tad loose (trust me, youll need to adjust those screws later in order to get everything to line up better). However, when it came time to attach the doors, I didnt know whether to cry or chuck the thing into the yard. Let it be said that the hinges are probably the least intuitive hardware Ive ever encountered. Seriously. Im embarrassed to say that I literally attached those hellish doors wrong at least five times. Yes, they beat me and beat me good. All I can tell you is that the hinges need to basically go on in a way that seemed upside down, inside out, and backwards. In other words, if they look completely wrong, youve probably nailed the enigma that is this blasted hardware. Also, dont try to get clever and mount those demons onto the doors first (as I, in my desperate quest to figure them out, did). You will not win, and you may strip the crappy screws, enlarge the even crappier predrilled holes, and end up in the fetal position, weeping and cursing the furniture gods. Once the dang thing is together, tighten all those dumb screws. Youll most likely notice that the doors dont line up (inevitably, based on most of the reviews and my own experience), the magnetic closures arent sufficient, the entire thing is wobbly, and youve just lost hours of your life that you cant get back. The good news? Once you screw in the back pieces (more ridiculous and teensy screws, yay!), the cabinet becomes more sturdy. A note on this- do yourself a favor and use heavier wood screws, at least in the corners. To fix the magnetic closures issue, either buy real ones at the hardware store and drill new holes to affix them, or use the 12 pound- rated Command strips if youre looking for a quick fix. While youre there, you may as well pick up some felt stick-on furniture circles, in case the cabinet legs are uneven. All in all, the cabinet is fine as a light duty piece of furniture, which is what we needed. I definitely dont recommend getting this if you are looking to store anything heavy (books, stereo equipment, as a TV stand, etc.). Its fine as an accent piece, or for light storage, little more.
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